Tick season
Early spring into early summer, with the most activity from about March to June.
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Mosquito & Tick Control in North Idaho
With lakes, rivers, and wooded hillsides all around, North Idaho yards see both mosquitoes and ticks. Yard treatments timed to the season help you take your outdoor space back.
Know the pest
Mosquitoes and ticks in the Inland Northwest
Ticks come first. The Rocky Mountain wood tick is the one most people find here, and it is most active from early spring into early summer in brushy, grassy, and wooded areas. It can carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Colorado tick fever and can cause tick paralysis in people and pets.
Mosquitoes take over in summer, breeding in standing water, river backwaters, lake edges, and irrigated ground. West Nile virus is found in Idaho and Washington mosquitoes most summers, so cutting down activity around the yard is about health as well as comfort.
Signs to watch for
Mosquitoes at dusk around patios, decks, and lawns Standing water in gutters, buckets, toys, or low spots Ticks on pets after walks along trails or brush Tall grass and brush along the edge of the yard A property near a lake, river, creek, or wetland
Mosquito season
Early summer through late summer, highest in June, July, and August.
Health concern
Ticks can carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus.
How we handle it
Our approach
Mosquito and tick treatments are part of our Public Health Pest Control service. Learn about Public Health Pest Control.
Step 1
Yard assessment
We look for breeding sites, shaded resting areas, and the brushy edges ticks use.
Step 2
Seasonal treatment
Treatments focused on yards, patios, and entry zones, timed to peak activity.
Step 3
Habitat guidance
Clear steps to cut standing water and tick habitat between visits.
Common questions
Mosquitoes & Ticks questions
When is tick season in North Idaho?
Ticks become active as soon as snow melts and temperatures warm, usually in early spring. Activity is highest from about March to June and drops off in the heat of summer.
Do ticks in Idaho carry Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is uncommon in the Inland Northwest, and the ticks that spread it are mostly found west of the Cascades. The Rocky Mountain wood tick, which is common here, can carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Colorado tick fever.
How can I cut down mosquitoes in my yard?
Empty standing water at least once a week, including buckets, toys, birdbaths, and clogged gutters. Keep grass and brush trimmed, and pair those steps with seasonal yard treatments for the best results.
Where we treat mosquitoes & ticks
We serve homes and businesses across North Idaho and eastern Washington, including:
Dealing with mosquitoes & ticks?
Call or text and we will confirm the soonest available time for your property.